Finance

Finance

Your role

As an intern, you will be actively involved in one of the M&A and/or ECM teams, based at Rabobank's headquarters in Utrecht, the Netherlands. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, both in the context of transaction origination and deal execution. Main tasks include:Assist in the preparation of client presentations, pitches and reportsPerform in-depth analysis on companies (including their investment case, strategy, markets, products and competitors) and the wider market (market trends and dynamics, investor perspectives)Support financial analyses and company valuations using various methodologiesAssist the team in the general execution process, e.g. in the preparation of information memoranda and management presentations

Your profile

For internship positions, we are looking for best in class team members that are in the process to obtain, or have obtained, an academic degree (MSc or equivalent), preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, Econometrics, Engineering or Math. Most important competencies include:Distinctive academic results combined with extra-curricular successesExcellent quantitative, analytical and problem solving skillsTeam player with a strong ability to work independentlyHighly ambitious and result orientedAble to perform under pressure while maintaining high attention to detailExcellent communication skillsRegistered at University during entire internshipLanguages: fluency in Dutch

Our organisation

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Equity Capital Markets (ECM) teams are part of the investment banking activities of Rabobank International, and offer a challenging, young, dynamic and international working environment. Rabobank International has a leading market position in Dutch M&A and ECM and globally in Food & Agri M&A, advising public companies, large privately-owned companies, financial sponsors and governmental organisations on various types of strategically important transactions.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our M&A department is a trusted advisor to large corporations, acting as advisor on both sell-side and buy-side transactions. Our activities cover a broad spectrum, including strategic advice, deal origination, transaction execution, valuation, structuring, financial analysis etc. Our M&A department has a sector approach with two teams: General Industries M&A and Food & Agri M&A:General Industries M&A: This Dutch-focused M&A team is the leading M&A advisor in the Netherlands since 2010*. We primarily provide corporate finance advisory services to large corporates and multinationals, that are either headquartered in the Netherlands or have a specific interest to expand in the Dutch market. Our dedicated sector approach combined with Rabobank's financing capabilities, results in specialised focus and integrated solutions to optimally service our clients. Our M&A team covering the Dutch market comprises c. 30 bankers.Food & Agri M&A: This team is dedicated to the global Food & Agri sector with c. 75 dedicated bankers worldwide, and is ranked as the #1 advisor in global Food & Agri M&A**. The team has a clear and dedicated (sub)sector approach, leading to more aligned and in-depth discussions with clients, and is supported by extensive in-house sector knowledge from our dedicated Food & Agri Research (FAR) department. Rabobank has a global cooperation with Rothschild in the Food & Agri M&A sector, co-operating as a single team on the origination and execution of transactions and forming the largest dedicated sector team in M&A. Our Utrecht-based European pool comprises c. 25 bankers, covering the European Food & Agri M&A market.

Equity Capital Markets

Our ECM team is specialised in originating and executing equity capital markets transactions. The ECM-related products and services include initial public offerings, secondary offerings (e.g. rights issues, accelerated book-build offerings), convertible bond offerings, block trades and equity advisory. ECM has a continuous strategic dialogue with the majority of companies listed on Dutch stock exchanges as well as with potential listing candidates, results in a strong transaction flow in the Dutch market. Furthermore, the ECM team is working on equity capital markets transactions for Rabobank's international Food & Agri clients worldwide. The team consists of 12 dedicated ECM bankers, who work in close cooperation with Equity Research and Equity Sales and Trading when executing a transaction.

We offer

The opportunity to work in a highly dynamic and international working environment at one of the leading financial institutionsObtain relevant working experience by actively supporting both origination and execution of transactionsThe opportunity to do an internship in one of the Mergers & Acquisitions or Equity Capital Markets teams, or a combined internship across these departments (please indicate any preference in your cover letter)A competitive internship allowance3 month full-time internship

Additional information

If you have any questions, please contact Erik Uilenhoed (Campus Recruiter). Please include the title of the internship ('Internship Rabobank International M&A and ECM') and the reference number ('SAB14JS001').

Interested?

You can apply by clicking on "solliciteren". Applications should include your CV, cover letter and transcripts of university and pre-university grades, which can be submitted via "Online Solliciteren".Please be advised to apply well in advance due to potential limited availability.